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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by jeantarrou View Post
    I can't seem to find any of the pneumatic reels that just come with the reel only, they all included 50 or 25 ft. of hose, I don't need anymore hose...
    For what the reels and hose cost couldn't you just buy the reel and hose and take the hose it comes with off, replace it with your desired hose and give away/sell the new hose to someone that might want it?

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by tls25rs View Post
    For what the reels and hose cost couldn't you just buy the reel and hose and take the hose it comes with off, replace it with your desired hose and give away/sell the new hose to someone that might want it?
    Well sure, or keep the hose as a backup, but, all I need is the reel? I'm not shopping at HF cuz I like spending money

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by jeantarrou View Post
    Well sure, or keep the hose as a backup, but, all I need is the reel? I'm not shopping at HF cuz I like spending money
    I'm just figuring that even with the hose the reel is more inexpensive there than anywhere else you could get it so you could think of the spare hose as a bonus for buying the reel.

    I do get what you are saying though.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by tls25rs View Post

    I do get what you are saying though.
    Likewise, I'd still be ahead of the game getting the reel/hose combo, and seeing as that's probably my only option that's likely where I'll end up.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    their gas power washers have been the best thing i've seen there so far. even packaged nicely

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Which one? Tee small green one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul_E_D View Post
    Which one? Tee small green one?
    thats the electric one. i got the gas one which come in 2500, 3100, and higher.
    i got the 2500 model and has a $50 coupon, so it was $250 total.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    If you need stainless safety wire, most convenient place to buy is HF. Hard to find locally.

    The [Mercedes] Sprinter uses a bunch of Torx fasteners. Not only internal, but also external bolts and nuts. Stopped by a number of big boxes and large hardware stores. In the end only found two places that actually had them: Metric Screw & Tool in Wakefield, and any HF.

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim View Post
    their gas power washers have been the best thing i've seen there so far. even packaged nicely :
    We have a DeWalt [Simpson] pressure washer whose pump froze up. Had to get Boats in the water so we bought a $300 HF with a Chonda. Same nozzles, hose etc.

    It works 100% as well, and has lasted longer without repair. Wouldn’t buy the DeWalt again.

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    I honestly can’t remember the last thing I bought from harbor freight that I regret buying or it didn’t meet my expectations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garandman View Post
    If you need stainless safety wire, most convenient place to buy is HF. Hard to find locally.
    it's too thick. we typically use .020" or 0.032" wire. the HF stuff (at least in braintree) is thicker.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Stores I shop usually have a selection of different gauges. I have .025 and .041 in my toolbox. Both sourced from hf.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Anyone have experience with the bearing pullers and press tools?

    Considering doing bearings on my swingarm and dog bones, but will need to be able to do wheels with the next bike.

    Looking at something like this: https://www.harborfreight.com/front-...-pc-63728.html


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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim View Post
    Anyone have experience with the bearing pullers and press tools?

    Considering doing bearings on my swingarm and dog bones, but will need to be able to do wheels with the next bike.

    Looking at something like this: https://www.harborfreight.com/front-...-pc-63728.html
    For bearing pullers you could do the free loaners from NAPA/Advanced Auto Parts...

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    Quote Originally Posted by number9 View Post
    For bearing pullers you could do the free loaners from NAPA/Advanced Auto Parts...
    yea but that's a PITA to deal with and they're not very local. rather have my own kit to replace wheel, swingarm, linkage, and steering head bearings.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim View Post
    yea but that's a PITA to deal with and they're not very local. rather have my own kit to replace wheel, swingarm, linkage, and steering head bearings.
    https://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton...ess-32879.html

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    yea, looking for a tool/kit. not something that will need garage space.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim View Post
    yea, looking for a tool/kit. not something that will need garage space.
    Laaaammmmeeeeeee.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim View Post
    yea, looking for a tool/kit. not something that will need garage space.
    Threaded rod and a couple of steel cups and Robert's your father's brother.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim View Post
    yea, looking for a tool/kit. not something that will need garage space.
    https://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-...ress-3552.html

    Takes up much less real estate (about the size of a kitchenaid mixer). I haven't used it yet, so don't count this as a positive review. Just throwing out the option. Although I don't really know how much you could fuck up on something like that. I usually use some combination of C-clamp, threaded rod, hammer, blowtorch, freezer, sockets, and washer stacks. It usually gets the job done, but can be super tedious trying to get everything in the stack to line up properly when pressing in.

    I haven't used Freight's cup kits, but I've used similar sets in the past and half the time, I swear it's missing the size I need, or there's no good way to fully use the kit due to geometry. Of the kit you linked, I don't see a whole lot in there that looks very applicable to a bike.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Just bough the clicker 1/4” torque wrench for $9.99. MSRP is $20 but they always seem to be on sale. Didn’t have a 1/4” torque wrench so this is better than nothing, I hope!

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    Picked up an Earthquake XT 3/4" impact gun. With Husky high flow fittings, the thing kicks ass, and it's muffled, so it's not ear-piercing.

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim View Post
    Anyone have experience with the bearing pullers and press tools?

    Considering doing bearings on my swingarm and dog bones, but will need to be able to do wheels with the next bike.

    Looking at something like this: https://www.harborfreight.com/front-...-pc-63728.html


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    I have no experience with that particular kit, but the front end service kit is indistinguishable from the much more expensive OTC kit. I would not hesitate to use that kit, though you can find cheaper versions on Amazon or eBay. Just grease the rod.

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    Quote Originally Posted by golden chicken View Post
    I have no experience with that particular kit, but the front end service kit is indistinguishable from the much more expensive OTC kit. I would not hesitate to use that kit, though you can find cheaper versions on Amazon or eBay. Just grease the rod.
    could you recommend me a tool/kit to remove and install wheel, chassis, swingarm, and steering head bearings on a bike?

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    Re: Harbor Freight tools that DON'T suck

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim View Post
    could you recommend me a tool/kit to remove and install wheel, chassis, swingarm, and steering head bearings on a bike?
    No personal experience with any of those jobs on a bike.

    https://www.motionpro.com/c/bearing-tools

    But, really, looking at a few videos on youtube, the bearings don't seem as tight as what you'd normally find on a car. So, a little allthread and some sockets of the correct diameters for driving and receiving cups would likely do you fine. Some of the videos show using a torch to expand the wheels to help get the bearing to fit easier. I'd rather throw the new bearing in the freezer. Either method works, but one is much easier to screw up than the other.

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